According to the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, which was involved in the investigation, the pharmacy Lee worked at dispensed more than twice as much oxycodone as any other pharmacy in the same zip code in 2012.

“As alleged, Ji Yun Lee took advantage of his position to allegedly accept and fill fraudulent prescriptions in exchange for money, just like a street dealer who puts lives at risk throughout our community,” said DEA special agent-in-charge Brian R. Crowell.

If convicted, Lee faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $1 million.